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Scottsdale Development Standards for Rooftop Solar and Gardens

Code allows solar systems to exceed 30 percent of a building’s roof area and building height with review from the development review board and roof top garden structures can exceed the building height restrictions by 5 feet.

Link:

  • Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Article 5, Section 5.5005

Policy Details:

Locale: Scottsdale, Arizona [Southwest]
Climate zone: Zone 2B: Hot Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Roof, Green Roof, Solar Photovoltaic Roof
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Scottsdale Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Article 5, Section 5.5005

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